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too expensive for me :\

That seems like a lot of money for something that doesn't look very sturdy. Am I wrong?

They are pretty, though.

you can get the same effect for most those uses with the varieties of Ikea's expedit units for less money

come on folks....the beauty is in the translucency of the shelves.....you could get the same function from expedit, but it's not the same effect.....

that being said, those shelves are too damned expensive.

My friend has these and the shelves sag under the weight of books. They probably work better for lighter items.

I have two sets, one in white and one in ice, that I bought through what I think is a DWR outlet store on ebay. CHEAP. They're beautiful, exactly what I needed.

I don't know which shelves jennykno is referring to, but the Cubit/Cubitec shelves hold up to 55 lbs. on each shelf.

I have Cubitec (for about 5 years now). I got it to display (or store) my rather heavy art books. I have to say I never noticed any sagging. These systems are very, very sturdy.

love the look, but the appeal is in its simplicity of design and material, and sometimes that look and design is ruined with the knowledge of the more than fair price tag. Owning things that are expensive is fine, but owning things that are expensive and look like they should be cheap stinks with a lot of pretension.

*more than fair* opps, i should have just said high price tag

does anyone know why they are so expensive? i agree, very pretty in a utiliatarian way, but as far as i can tell they should not cost much in the way of materials....

they're expensive because we as consumers allow them to be expensive......

i bought 4 sets of the cubitech in the bright orange from dwr about 4 years ago for $135/set. i've never regretted it. the 4 sets provided enough parts to make 32 linear feet of shelves! i've used them in different configurations in three different locations [live/work studio, professional office and now in my home]. they are sturdy, light, versitile, and gorgeous. they don't look "cheap". nor are they that expensive when compared to other "grown up" furniture in or far more "fixed" solutions.

P.S.
I wanted to add that they are a breeze to clean. Just wipe them with a soft cloth (mine are as white as they were on the day I bought them).

When I bought mine they were around $215. DWR's prices have gone up considerably over the years.

Out of curiosity, what do you think the fair price would be?

Love, love, love this modular storage unit, but like most dwr items, it's d.o.o.r. (design out of reach) for me.

I also got my set awhile ago from DWR when it was much cheaper. I use it to divide a small office space from the TV room. It works perfectly and provides needed storage.

Not only has DWR's price gone up, but the size of the kit has gotten smaller. My kit was $135 and made 6 cubes. I most likely wouldn't buy it at the current price.

I know Container Store has a version, but it's still expensive! Why would you pay $200 for the knock-off?

http://www.containerstore.com/browse/Product.jhtml?CATID=78066&PRODID=10022639

They do have some other kits, but I wish they were in something other than plastic.

Thanks for finding the cheapest version!

I think the translucent nature makes people think flimsy but they are VERY sturdy. I bought two sets a year ago. One set works in the studio to hold supplies and tool boxes, the other is in the bedroom for clothes.

They aren't 'cheap' but they certainly aren't expensive. (seriously... Ikea should NOT be a benchmark on quality or price) And my guess on the cost would be that they are made in Israel, not China.

Re the first photo: a perfect solution for those who are on the fence about whether they like the 'spine turned to the back' book arrangement! ;-)

ROFL @ mirandabee